Gangtok, June 12 (IANS) The ongoing FIFA World Cup has further strengthened football’s popularity in Sikkim, where the sport has witnessed significant growth in recent years, according to Tseten Bhutia, Assistant Director of the Sikkim Sports Department.Speaking about football culture in the Himalayan state, Bhutia noted that the game has become a vital part of life for people in Sikkim, thanks to the success of the Sikkim Premier League (SPL). “Over the years, the football scene in Sikkim has e…
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Hyderabad, June 12 (IANS) The unit of director Sampath Nandi’s explosive action drama, ‘Bhogi’, featuring actor Sharwanand in the lead, has now begun shooting the film’s intense climax sequence on a massive set specially erected for the purpose. Sources close to the unit of the film say that the team has begun shooting a high-voltage emotional action climax on a massive set specially erected by art director Kiran Kumar Manne. The sequence is being designed and choreographed by stunt master Dilip…
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned for eight weeks the hearing on a plea seeking the Union government’s intervention to rescue Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya from execution in Yemen. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta deferred the hearing on a writ petition filed by ‘Save Nimisha Priya Action Council’ after being informed that negotiations with the victim’s family were currently underway, and granted liberty to mention the matter in case of any urgenc…
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Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Reigning champions Haryana Steelers will be aiming to become just the second team to successfully defend their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) crown in the upcoming season.Since their Pro Kabaddi debut in 2017, the Steelers have been one of the most consistent teams in recent years and have reached the Playoffs in four of the seven seasons that they have competed in.Manpreet Singh, one of the most successful coaches in PKL history, will continue as head coach of the Steelers after…
Cairns, Aug 14 (IANS) Veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell said he is fine-tuning his bowling in the powerplay, with an aim to take up new ball bowling duties for Australia at next year’s T20 World Cup, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Maxwell, 36, has bowled two overs inside the powerplay in both T20Is against South Africa in Darwin and even dismissed skipper Aiden Markram in Tuesday’s game. Maxwell is no stranger to bowling in powerplay, especially after famously removing Rohit Sharma i…
Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Television actor Naman Shaw, who is currently seen playing Adit Saxena in Mangal Lakshmi, has shared that he is teaching the significance of Independence Day to his son Krivaan. Naman said, “I feel parents have a crucial role in teaching their children the significance of different days, fostering a sense of understanding and appreciation for their cultural and personal significance.”“Like other festivals, teaching the importance of celebrating national festivals is equ…
Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has commenced the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 and said that it is a great initiative of cinema that brings people and cultures together. Aamir expressed, “It’s great to be here in Melbourne. I’m elated to be part of the Indian film festival of Melbourne.”“It’s a great initiative of cinema that brings people and cultures together. I’m certain the films and the filmmakers who are showcasing at the festival will have a gr…
Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Black Box Limited, a leading provider of digital infrastructure solutions, announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The Company delivered a resilient performance with year-over-year improvement in both operating profit and net profitability, despite the ongoing global tariff uncertainty that impacted project execution timelines.Building on the strong operational foundation laid in FY25, when the Company completed its multi-year turnarou…
Dhaka, Aug 14 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League on Thursday slammed the Muhhamad Yunus-led interim government for not commemorating the 50th death anniversary of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on August 15, Friday and for warning people against organising any event.The party had announced that it would observe August 15 as National Mourning Day, commemorating the assassination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and several members of his family.It said that the “fascist” Yunus regime is …
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday continued his Kashmir rant while extending greetings on his country’s 79th Independence Day. He reiterated Islamabad’s position on Kashmir, calling the cause “just” and Pakistan’s support for their struggle “unshakable until justice prevails”.In a statement issued, Ishaq Dar said, “On the joyous occasion of Independence Day, I extend my warmest greetings to the people of Pakistan and our comp…